What the main parties are saying about disability
With 16 million disabled people in the UK, what are the main political parties offering? Read More
Hugh Pym: Is sugar the missing ingredient in election manifestos?
Sugar taxes have been widely debated but in party manifestos, the word “sugar” barely appears. Why? Read More
Doctors dismissed these women as hysterical. Now they’re fighting back
Two thirds of Australian women say they have encountered gender bias or discrimination in healthcare. Read More
Are we in a summer Covid wave?
Lots of people seem to have Covid at the moment but what is behind it and is it serious? Read More
NHS gene check is helping children with cancer
Whole-genome sequencing enables doctors to quickly decide what medicines will work best. Read More
Bionic leg helps amputees walk using mind control
A high-tech prosthetic leg enables amputees to walk naturally at normal speeds, a study suggests. Read More
‘I’ve invented an alternative to uncomfortable smear tests’
Sânziana Foia’s non-invasive test detects harmful virus strains and delivers fast results at home. Read More
Council warning over backstreet butt lifts
Manchester Council believes procedures “may be taking place this week… in non-clinical settings”. Read More
Hospital cyber-attack hampers GP blood services
GP surgeries are struggling to process blood tests due to a pathology cyber attack three weeks ago. Read More
Faces made of living skin make robots smile
Scientists find a way to attach living skin to robot faces for more realistic smiles and expressions. Read More